There is a ton of information in the technical section on coil springs including stance photos. Most of it is for '72-73 Torinos, but your car is pretty much identical underneath to a '72 GTS so it should have the same stance as a '72 GTS with the same springs.

Thanks!The more I look at it the more I wanna keep it as she sits. I've been looking at the coilspring thread and believe I got the info I need. If need be, I can always cut the new springs to match this stance

My name is Paul. I have a 73 Gran Torino That I bought new right out of high school.

It is in like new condition after a 2 year 100% frame up restoration, motor, Trans. and all.

I came accross the photo of your 74 Gran Torino and noticed the rear wheels, (P275/60R/15.

I am thinking of putting the same tires on the back of my Torino, but am concerned about the space they will have between the tire and the top edge of the fender well lip. And the tire and the frame just just in fron of the tire.

Can you tell me exactly how much space you have between the tire and the fender lip and also how much space between the tire and the frame in front of the rear tire. And what the back spacing is on your back wheels.

I am planning on getting the Cragar 15X8 4 1/4" back spacing (Old School Spokes) for the rear and 15X7 4" back spacing for the front with 225/70/15 tires

I want the same wheels and tires on my 73 Gran Torino. I like the stance!!

I know the rear 15X8 wheels with 4 1/2" back spacing and 275/60/15 tires will fit on the rear.

My concern is will the 15X8 wheels with 4 1/2" backspacing and 245/60 15 tires have any clearance issues with the upper control arms in the front?

I have 14X7 stock sport wheels with (4" back space) and bias ply G/60/14 tires on all around now.

The tires are the max. width that I can fit on my rims. The tires do bulge out the sides more than normal.

The issue I have is that the front side wall tires that bulge out like they do, come about 1/8" away from the upper control arms. That's very close but they do clear.

I am wondering if I put the 15X8 rims with (1/2" more backspacing) that I have now on the front, if the side of the 245/60/15 tire will clear the upper control arm. The rim will be 1/2" closer in towards the upper control arm.

I am assuming you have 15x8" rims with a 4 1/2" backspacing up front with the Magnum 500's.

Was there any special adjustments that you had to make in order to fit your wheel/tire up front to clear the upper control arms, or any steering or rubbing issues?

How much space do you have between the side of your front 245/60/15 tire and the upper control arm?

Can you please E-mail your response to my e-mail at:

donerightcarpentry@aol.com.

If not I will look for your response here.

Please forgive me, for this is the first time I am posting a message on this forum, so I am not quite familiar with the procedures of posting messages or where to read the response.

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